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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 468.36 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 468.36 and 92.86 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 468.36 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/468.36 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 468.36 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 43,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491.91/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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